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Tools for procedural generation of content for tabletop role-playing games

Culture Generator

This generator lets you create fantasy cultures.

Saved Cultures

The Mihen Culture

Common Names

Male Names
  • Marudo
  • Sosuke
  • Yodehado
  • Susoke
  • Siseke
  • Susake
  • Norido
  • Yodehido
  • Norita
  • Yodehito
Female Names
  • Yara
  • Kuteki
  • Sara
  • Yuri
  • Katsuki
  • Sare
  • Ketoki
  • Yora
  • Kadeki
  • Yurani
Family Names
  • Gannotke
  • Izami
  • Kinnosuke
  • Taketa
  • Kinnote
  • Isuni
  • Mori
  • Ginnotke
  • Mara
  • Isami
Country Names
  • Magera
  • Magaria
  • Kagari
  • Kegeta
  • Makeria
  • Keketi
  • Kegatia
  • Kakatia
  • Megeri
  • Kakera
Town Names
  • Ganta
  • Kando
  • Munata
  • Menpori
  • Dokya
  • Naneda
  • Kanta
  • Manporo
  • Takya
  • Nangori

Organization

In this culture, power is divided between two opposing groups. Intellectuals are most highly regarded. Women are dominant. Social mobility is only possible through military service.

Religion

This religion is monotheistic. Regular gatherings happen daily. Join pilgrims at mosques for spontaneous sharing and fellowship with a priestess.

Taboos

Failing to offer a drink to a visitor is considered very bad luck.

Eating with one's left hand is believed to bring harm to others.

Greetings

People bow with their right hand placed over their heart as a greeting. This is a sign of respect and acknowledgement of the other person’s importance.

Meals

Eating is seen as a spiritual practice, with prayers and offerings made before and after meals.

Design

Abstract shapes are believed to have mystical or spiritual significance.

Music

Mihen music has a single rhythm with a very fast beat. It is loud, with simple harmony. It has a complex melody with a high pitch in a major key. Usually, it has a metallic timbre.